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Going Beyond Media Relations: Other Services Solo PR Pros Can Offer

Solo PR Pro

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

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How to Write News Release Headlines Reporters Love

Business Wire

By Raschanda Hall, Director of Global Media Relations, and Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire Every year, the teams at Business Wire look at changes in the industry that impact news release distribution and usage. Do not just say what the project is, explain the importance to your end audience.

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Social Dads: Profile of a Father on Social Media [Infographic]

Sword and the Script

That’s according to a survey of 1,200 “social dads” by Social Media Link and presented in the infographic – Dads Do Social – published nearby. In an introduction to the infographic, marketing director Jordon Ben writes: “Today’s dads are social, vocal and see their online world as a communal resource to help them make decisions.

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The Press Release is Not Dead, But It Has Evolved

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

When a news outlet publishes or airs your story, you’ve earned that coverage ( earned media ) which lends credibility over advertising (paid media). Earned media is the lifeblood of media relations, a core component of public relations. Press releases are multipurpose, multifunctional documents.

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45 Marketing and PR Statistics that Recap the Year We Had in 2020

Sword and the Script

Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ). Does PR think the media is biased? Source: 21 Media Relations Insights from 4,000 Journalists ).

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Behind the Headlines with Kristin Daher

Cision

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. What are your secrets for media relations success?

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25+ Essential Digital PR Tools For Any Team in 2024

Buzzstream

Or a food journalist for print media. Pricing: Varies Alternatives: Muck Rack is a comprehensive PR software for building media relations and amplifying your PR efforts. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. At the time of writing, AI is in its infancy.